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The Mathematics of Finance for High Schoolers

Paul Wilmott

Calling all high schoolers, grab your financial future by the horns and learn about the mathematics of finance! With this book, you'll get an introduction to the higher level mathematics used in banks and hedge funds, as well as the knowledge to measure and manage risk, allocate money to different assets, to value complex financial instruments, and more.

What's included in this book?

Get an introduction to the history of money, banks, bubbles and crashes, and financial theoriesUnderstand the jargon of financeDiscover finance-related careersLearn the basic mathematics of probability, the exponential function and logarithmsLearn how to represent interest on bank accounts and bonds, and how to model share prices as random walksUnderstand how to measure and manage risk, to allocate money to different assets, and to value complex financial instrumentsExercises to test your understandingSpreadsheets to help you implement the ideasDon't miss out on this opportunity to learn about finance and take control of your financial future!

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